Rolex
Submariner Date "Hulk" (Green Ceramic)
Ref. 116610LV
2010–2020 · 40mm · caliber Rolex Cal. 3135: in-house automatic, 28,800bph, 48h PR, 31j; Glucydur balance, blue Parachrom hairspring; the ceramic-bezel "maxi case" Submariner Date generation, 2010–2020
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In-house manufacture caliber
Medium-large: suits wrists 6.5 in+ (16.5 cm+)
40 mm case. Wears confidently on average to larger wrists. May overhang on slender builds.
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Authentication
The Hulk is one of the most actively replicated discontinued Rolex references, and the only Rolex ever to pair a green ceramic bezel with a matching green dial. Color-matching between bezel and dial is the fastest tell.
Known issues in the market
- High-quality super clone replicas specifically target the 116610LV because of its sustained secondary-market premium since discontinuation in 2020.
- Dial and bezel color mismatch is common on fakes; genuine examples show a consistent, deep green across both bezel ceramic and dial sunburst finish.
- Franken-watches combining a genuine green-bezel case with a non-original dial (or vice versa) are sold to buyers who do not check color consistency in person.
| Area | What to check | What is correct | Red flag |
|---|---|---|---|
| dial | Green sunburst dial and bezel color match | Dial and bezel are the same deep green tone under consistent lighting; sunburst finish radiates evenly from the dial center | Dial and bezel showing visibly different shades of green; flat or patchy sunburst effect |
| dial | Rolex coronet printing and Maxi lume plots | Crisp, slightly raised coronet above 12; oversized "Maxi" lume plots flush with applied metal surrounds | Flat or fuzzy coronet; lume plots sitting proud of the dial or with visible surround gaps |
| case | "Maxi case" lug profile and finishing | Broader, more angular lugs than pre-2010 Submariners; brushed top lug faces with a crisp transition to polished sides | Thin, pre-Maxi lug profile paired with a 116610LV dial (generation mismatch); wavering brush-to-polish transition |
| movement | Cal. 3135 rotor and finishing | Bidirectional rotor with Rolex coronet etching; Glucydur balance with blue Parachrom hairspring (post-2008 production); 48h power reserve | Generic ETA or clone rotor; absence of Glucydur balance; power reserve well short of 48h |
| bracelet | Oyster bracelet with Glidelock extension | Solid end links flush against case horns; Glidelock tool-free extension in the clasp adjusts smoothly | Visible gap between end link and case; Glidelock missing, stiff, or non-functional |
Common legitimate replacements
- Bezel insert replacement after impact is common; confirm Cerachrom ceramic in a matching green tone to the dial.
- Crystal replacement after impact is routine; confirm correct Rolex sapphire with cyclops.
- Bracelet clasp replacement is frequent given the model's age; confirm Glidelock function and correct markings.
Expert resources: The Rolex Forums authentication subforum maintains dedicated 116610LV verification threads given its discontinued status and premium. Professional verification from Rolex-trained watchmakers or auction house specialists is advisable on any purchase above $10,000.
